People Operations Business Partner II

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary life

Emergency medical transport

EAP program

401k with company match

Job summary

Ursa Major, a leader in propulsion and defense, is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner II to provide critical people support across teams. You will partner with staff to develop and execute people strategies covering onboarding, performance, engagement, compensation, and compliance.

This role emphasizes data-driven HR, coaching leaders, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with opportunities to influence organizational effectiveness in a fast-growing aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HR experience across multiple disciplines.
• Experience using HR analytics to influence leadership decisions.
• Experience implementing HR processes and organizational design in high-growth teams.
• Ability to handle confidential employee issues with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Partner with staff to develop and execute people strategies and policies.
• Support onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment requirements.
• Provide compensation support and salary actions.
• Coach leaders on people issues and investigations as needed.
• Develop data-driven tools for People Ops to identify trends.

Skills

HR analytics

Compensation

Organizational design

Payroll & benefits

Compliance

Tools

HRIS/HCM

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

We are looking to hire a Human Resources Business Partner II to provide critical support to our teams. This role will partner with staff to develop and execute people strategies and policies focused on organizational effectiveness, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, compensation, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of programs, policies, and practices with team leaders throughout Ursa that foster our values of respect, results, and resilience, promote team success, and align with business strategies.
• Execute a cadence of regular check-ins with team leaders to improve team performance and increase team talent density.
• Champion Inclusion efforts and provide support for initiatives aimed at fostering an inclusive culture.
• Partner with talent acquisition to devise workforce planning strategies and assist with internal mobility and succession planning.
• Partner with the Systems and Programs team to support HRIS and system functions.
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal employment requirements.
• Participate in the implementation of People Operations plans and solutions that deliver results while maintaining an engaged workforce.
• Provide compensation support to leaders for salary actions including salary reviews, promotions, and compensation analysis.
• Coach and guide team leaders on complex people issues, identifying, investigating, and resolving employee issues, concerns, etc.
• Develop tools that allow for a data driven approach to People Ops aimed at identifying trends in the business and proactively provide solutions to areas of opportunity.
• Participate in completing interviews for employee relations concerns and investigations where necessary.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of Human Resources experience, across a variety of HR disciplines (i.e. Compensation, organizational design, payroll and benefits, Operations, Compliance, etc.)
• Experience utilizing HR analytics to influence business leaders and drive decision making
• Experience implementing HR processes, business transformation strategies and organizational design initiatives in high growth teams.
• Experience solving complex employee issues with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect.
• Understanding of financial principles, inclusive of people budgets, with the ability to clarify manager questions on such issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of HR experience
• Experience with HRIS/HCM implementation and associated change management skills
• Experience with execution of performance management cycles
• Experience in coaching and advising employees at multiple employment levels and settings.
• Adept at handling multiple competing priorities and duties in a fast-paced, results driven, rapidly changing environment.
• In-depth working knowledge, experience and understanding of Human Resources including Employee Relations, HRIS, Benefits, Compensation, and Training and Organizational Development.

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $90,000 - $106,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match

NOTE:

Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.